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Manado
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| City of Manado Kota Manado | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Nickname(s): Kota 1001 Gereja (City of 1001 Churches) | |
| Motto(s): | |
 Location within North Sulawesi | |
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  Manado Location in Downtown Manado, Sulawesi, and Southeast Asia  Manado Manado (Sulawesi)  Manado Manado (Indonesia)  Manado Manado (Southeast Asia) | |
| Coordinates: 1°29′35″N 124°50′28.54″E / 1.49306°N 124.8412611°E | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Region | Sulawesi |
| Province |  North Sulawesi |
| Founded | 14 July 1623 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andrei Angouw |
| • Vice Mayor | Richard Sualang |
| Area | |
| • Total | 157.26 km2 (60.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (mid 2023 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 458,582 |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Manadonese |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (ICST) |
| Area code | +62 431 |
| Vehicle registration | DB |
| Website | ManadoKota.go.id |
Manado (Indonesian pronunciation: [maˈnado], Tombulu: Wenang) is the capital city of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. It is the second largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar, with the 2020 census giving a population of 451,916,[2] and the official estimates for mid 2023 showing 458,582 inhabitants (229,982 males and 228,600 females),[1] distributed over a land area of 157.26 km2.[1] The Manado metropolitan area had a population of 1,377,815 as of mid 2023.[1] The city is situated on the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area.[3]
Manado is among Indonesia's top-five tourism priorities[4] and Bunaken National Park is one of the city's most famous tourist attractions. Tunan Waterfall in Talawaan village and Mount Tumpa are some of the many attractions for visitors who like to take Manado city tour especially to natural places. The city is served by Sam Ratulangi International Airport, which connects Manado with various domestic destinations, as well as international destinations in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The city is also known for its Christian-majority population, and holds the country's biggest Christmas celebration annually. It is also recognised as one of the most tolerant and peaceful cities in Indonesia.[5]
- ^ a b c d e Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2024, Kota Manado Dalam Angka 2024 (Katalog-BPS 1102001.7171)
- ^ Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.
- ^ "In the shadows of volcanoes: Manado Bay and its harbour". Archived from the original on 10 January 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2010.
- ^ Kusumawardhani, Amanda (21 November 2019). "Kembangkan 5 Destinasi Prioritas, Jokowi Tekankan Soal Kebersihan". Ekonomi.
- ^ Onker, Michelle de. "Wali Kota Kaget Manado Jadi Kota Paling Toleran di Indonesia". detiknews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 March 2023.